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(CNN Spanish) --
Liverpool began by winning the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, against their executioner of recent years, Real Madrid, with two early goals that surprised.
But the Merengue team, king of the tournament, responded by leaving the game tied in the first half and thrashing in the second half.
Vinicius and Benzema once again destroyed the defense of Klopp's team.
The match ended 2-5.
The Uruguayan Darwin Núñez opened the scoring after 4 minutes of play, assisted by Mohamed Salah.
A cue goal.
SALAH'S PASS AND DARWIN'S GOAL 👌🏽 pic.twitter.com/VEc9OjiOeU
— Víctor Romero (@SoyVictorRomero) February 21, 2023
The Egyptian put the second of the English ten minutes later.
A rude mistake by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois - he could not clear well - that reminded us of Loris Karius' mistakes in the 2018 final that Liverpool lost against Real Madrid.
Vinicius Junior, a Real Madrid star, scored after 21 minutes, assisted by Karim Benzema.
Also Alisson Becker also had his dose of shame: the Brazilian goalkeeper of Liverpool made a mistake in a delivery and Vinicius took advantage and scored his double in the 36th minute. Livepool lost the advantage as quickly as they had achieved it.
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Horror of Alisson Becker that Vinícius Júnior takes advantage of for Real Madrid's second goal and tie against Liverpool.pic.twitter.com/2qgEsiUuAf
– Daniel Miranda (@dani_miranda96) February 21, 2023
Three minutes into the second half, Éder Militao put Real Madrid in the third with a headed goal, with a pass from Luka Modric.
Benzema, current Ballon d'Or winner, scored the fourth at 64.
The Frenchman scored his second goal, the fifth of the game for the visiting team, at 67, with an assist from Vinicius.
In the end it was an exhibition by Real Madrid, with an incredible scoring duo and a tournament that seems to have been made for them.
The second leg will be on March 15 in Madrid.
With three goals to come from behind, Liverpool have a very difficult time.
Real Madrid is the executioner of Liverpool in the Champions League.
He won last year's final with a goal from Vinicius.
In 2021 the Spanish eliminated Liverpool in the quarterfinals.
In 2018 Real Madrid lifted the cup partly thanks to Karius's mistakes.
The team from the capital of Spain is the biggest champion of the Champions League, with 14 titles, and the absolute dominant player in recent years: they have won five of the last 10 tournaments.
Under the command of Ancelotti, Madrid is not only the current European champion, but also won the Club World Cup just a few days ago.
Liverpool was able to achieve European glory in 2019 when they did not cross paths with Real Madrid.
He won the Champions League, leaving Bayern Munich, Porto, Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur on the way.
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